Dual Diagnoses Flashcards
Prevalence of co-occurring disorders
about 50% of people in the US who have severe symptoms of mental illness also use substances
What is a dual diagnosis?
refers to two or more illnesses (SUD and other mental illness) that occur at the same time, with no solid cause-and-effect relationship
Substance abuse with severe mental illness increases risk for negative outcomes such as
psychiatric admission
being unhouse or unemployed
relationship difficulties
infectious disease
death
Major Depressive Disorder Key Characteristics
Anhedonia
obsessive sense of guilt and grief
loss of appetite
poor concentration
suicidal ideation/attempts
Why is there so much overlap between MDD and SUD?
abnormal functioning in PFC and AC
Primary contributory factors
genetic vulnerability
brain development
environmental factors
stress
Co-Occurring Treatment
Integrated Mental Health and SUD treatment involving concurrent treatment for both the SUD and mental health symptoms
Components of Treatment
detoxification
psychosocial intervention
impatient rehab
supportive care
psychotherapy
medication
